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Majoras Responds to Conyers Regarding Leegin
There’s just so much paper going back and forth on Leegin that it’s hard to keep up. In addition to various briefs and commentaries and Commissioner Harbour’s de facto brief (also discussed here), there has been some interesting correspondence between Rep. Conyers, Chair of the House Committee on the Judiciary, and Deborah Platt Majoras, Chair ... Majoras Responds to Conyers Regarding Leegin
Wright on Pasquale on TOTM on DRM
Frank Pasquale has taken the time to respond to my earlier post on the use of antitrust to tax consumers on the grounds of fairness or other vague criteria. I take the basic point of Frank’s post to be that I have engaged in unfair burden shifting by demanding a showing of consumer harm prior ... Wright on Pasquale on TOTM on DRM
The Market for DRM
Everyone is talking about Steve Jobs’ open letter on DRM,”Thoughts on Music,” including, best among all of them, my colleague, Josh.  Among many others, see excellent entries from Jim DeLong, Randy Picker and Mike Madison. Frank Pasquale weighs in with a predictable post about how wonderful the world would be if we just regulated his (perfect) vision of ... The Market for DRM
Using Antitrust to Tax Consumers is a Bad Idea Even If You Really, Really Want "True" Interoperability
There is some antitrust buzz in the air after Steve Job’s “Thoughts on Music,” which discussed the possibility of eliminating DRM entirely. The real antitrust story, I suspect, is whether the rather transparent attempt to shift the gaze of regulators fixated on the iPod/iTunes combo to the big four’s “refusal” to go DRM-free will have ... Using Antitrust to Tax Consumers is a Bad Idea Even If You Really, Really Want "True" Interoperability
A Few Things Economics is Good For …
Professor D’Amato is at it again. And by “it,” I mean making overblown claims that economics is useless (you might recall our last exchange where I responded to his mistaken assertion that economics had not changed antitrust in “any noticeable way”). Here’s his latest from a comment over at Prawfs. Well, what exactly is economics ... A Few Things Economics is Good For …
Barnett on Antitrust, IP, and Apple at the GMU Antitrust Symposium
Yesterday I had the pleasure of participating in a panel discussion on standards for single firm conduct in the United States and the EU at the George Mason Antitrust Symposium, which focused on antitrust issues in the global marketplace (and I might add, was put together quite nicely by the GMU Law Review folks). The ... Barnett on Antitrust, IP, and Apple at the GMU Antitrust Symposium
Update on the Costs of Regulating Inequality
UPDATE: Larry has posted a very thoughtful response and overview of the debate (link below). Larry Solum was kind enough to link to my post on economics and arguments about social justice, and raises the following concerns about my argument : I’m not sure I really understand, but I wonder if there is a sense ... Update on the Costs of Regulating Inequality
Economists' Indifference, Straw Men, and the Costs of Regulating Inequality
I’ve been going back and forth with Frank Pasquale both at Madisonian and Jurisdynamics about economics, consumer welfare, the costs of inequality (and regulating it), and the ability of economics to provide useful insights where “social goods” are involved. At Jurisdynamics, Frank responds to my post on Apple’s business practices by asserting that my tunnel ... Economists' Indifference, Straw Men, and the Costs of Regulating Inequality
Paternalism and the iPod, Part Trois
The WSJ Law Blog reports (via this AP Report) that the French law allowing regulators to force Apple to make its iPod compatible with rival offerings went into effect Thursday. “Me too” regulatory movements are already underway in Britain, Norway, Sweden, Poland and Denmark. This, as Microsoft plans to introduce “Zune,” its entry into the ... Paternalism and the iPod, Part Trois
Why Spitzer's Payola Attacks Will Harm Consumers
WSJ Law Blog and the WSJ report that Universal Music has now settled with the NY AG’s office for $12 million as a result of Spitzer’s continued attack on what he describes as “corrupt practices” in the music industry. (HT: Bill) The settlement also requires Universal, like Sony BMG and EMG before it, to cease ... Why Spitzer's Payola Attacks Will Harm Consumers
Another Antitrust Suit Against the NCAA
The NCAA is no stranger to defending antitrust suits. Remember Maurice Clarett? How about the NIT? Tom Farrey of ESPN the Magazine brought my attention to a new and very interesting antitrust suit filed last week in Los Angeles on the theory that the NCAA has illegally conspired to prohibit member colleges from offering athletic ... Another Antitrust Suit Against the NCAA
State of the Blogosphere
Below are highlights from the recent two part “State of the Blogosphere” Report by David Sifry, the founder and CEO of Technorati. Click here for Part 1 and here for Part 2. From part 1: Technorati now tracks over 27.2 Million blogs. The blogosphere is doubling in size every 5 and a half months. It ... State of the Blogosphere
